SALT LAKE CITY – A woman died after being thrown from an SUV when she was driving on I-15 on Wednesday, according to Utah Highway Patrol officials.
Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Nick Street said the driver of the Mercedes SUV merged from the far left lane onto I-15 and attempted to exit onto the I-80 junction to the west. The driver lost control of the SUV and it rolled twice, stopping on the 500 South ramp on westbound I-180.
The driver was thrown through the hatch from the force of the roller and came to rest about 30 meters from the raised ramp. The other occupants of the vehicle, a male passenger and two children, did not appear to be in critical condition, but were taken to hospital, Street said.
Initially, the accident was considered fatal, but the driver showed “signs of life” and was reported to be in critical condition. Street said the woman was transported to the hospital, but then died from her injuries.
According to the Utah Department of Transportation, the ramp from I-15 north to I-80 west is currently closed, but is expected to open around 6:45 p.m.
Additional information, including the identity of those involved, has not been published.